Vladimir Putin. The full name of every Russian consists of three parts. Only the first name is given, and there is no middle name of the kind used in Western cultures. Both the Russian middle name and last name are predetermined by family lineage. The middle name that every Russian uses is the name of his or her father. For example, President Putinâs full name is Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, meaning Vladimir the son of Vladimir.
The world's most powerful navy is made possible - at least in part - by the many aircraft carriers that have served the United States. There are a total of (56) United States Navy Aircraft Carriers from Origin to Present Day in the Military Factory. Entries are listed below by initial year of service. Flag images indicative of country of origin. Vessels currently under construction or planned for service are also included in this listing.
Aircraft carriers currently under construction (as of 2016) are excluded. The aircraft carrier remains a nation's symbol of strength on the ocean and is a sought-after component of several emerging powers such as China and Turkey. Expensive to maintain and operate, powers that manage to field aircraft carriers are typically limited to a single example or fewer than five - the United States Navy being the one clear exception. The data presented below is through 2017.